Age UK Croydon exists to make life easier for all older people in the London Borough of Croydon. We provide a wide range of services and activities and aim to help older people live as independently as possible within the community.

We are looking to recruit a support worker as part of a new service in Croydon, known as Personal Independence Coordinators (PICs). The PICs work alongside health and care professionals, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with older people who have long term health and social care needs. Most importantly, they ensure that care planning is influenced by the wishes identified by individuals, so that independence can be either improved or maintained.

The Personal Independence Coordinator Support Worker will perform a key role within the team, providing time limited support to older people and supporting the case load of the Personal Independence Coordinator (PIC) team.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the older people who use our services, and those who care for them and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you.

Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are

• Excellent communication and listening skills
• A positive mental attitude and the ability to problem solve
• A cheerful, friendly and out-going personality
• The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team
• Good administrative ability and IT skills

Closing date for applications: 9am, 1st October 2021
Interview Dates: 8th October 2021

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

You will have experience in providing high quality administrative support to the CEO, trustees and senior managers.  You will play a key role in developing and supporting our charity and strengthening our resource management, administration and governance. This will include the organisation and servicing of trustee and management meetings ensuring effective administration, record keeping, communications and progress tracking. 

This role requires flexibility, initiative and discretion. You should be highly organised and proactive with strong people and communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365 systems, including SharePoint and MS Teams. You should be committed to self-improvement and respond positively to constructive feedback when given, as well as being a committed team player.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For more details about the job and to apply, please complete the application form on our website.

The Supporter Care and Development team is at the heart of CPRE, dealing with all member and supporter enquiries by phone or email, processing donations and subscriptions through our database. 

This is an interesting role where you will be in the front line of talking to our valued members and supporters, supporting with day to day processes and procedures, working on our supporter database as well as supporting with reception cover, when required. There will also be an opportunity for you to work with other teams across national CPRE, such as the Engagement and Income team and the Campaigns and Policy team, to support them during projects/campaigns. You will therefore gain a well-rounded view of the organisation and support the CPRE in a very essential role. Full training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, able to manage multiple tasks with an ability to keep to deadlines. It is essential you have great interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with different colleagues across national CPRE as well as our local CPRE colleagues and of course, our supporters.

CPRE places high value on equality. We treat everyone with respect and consideration because we know it’s the right thing to do. We also know that diverse teams make much better decisions, are more creative and more stimulating to work in. So, if you join us, you will be able to help us put equality, the environment and diversity at the centre of everything we do. We hope you like the sound of the job and will take the time to apply!

To apply, candidates should read the candidate information pack and job and person specification, then complete the application form (CVs will not be accepted). Please make sure you address the criteria outlined in the job and person specification; failing to do so will mean, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted. 

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CPRE is an equal opportunities employer.

Turner Contemporary is looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual with excellent organisational and communication skills to manage the Administrative Officer and provide day to day support for the Director. This is a key role and will require attention to detail, excellent administrative and communication skills as well as an in-depth understanding of the environment in which Turner Contemporary operates.

You will sit on the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) as an active participant in the group. In addition, you will provide support for members of the SLT and will work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees. You will oversee board and subcommittee meetings ensuring that papers and agendas are delivered on time and that minutes are taken for all meetings.

You will be expected to thrive in a fast-paced organisation with multiple priorities and will need to feel confident about dealing with a range of people, internally and externally. You will be highly organised and professional, with a proactive approach and a passion for the work of Turner Contemporary. The ability to take the initiative, remain calm and focused whilst working under pressure is essential.

A certain level of flexibility regarding availability outside normal working hours is required to attend events, meetings and openings.

The gallery is keen to attract staff from backgrounds that are under-represented in the organisation. Applicants who can demonstrate lived experience of diversity and/or understanding of the issues most affecting our community, are particularly welcome.

Deadline for applications:9am on Monday 20 September 2021

Selected candidates will be emailed a task to complete and return before shortlisting for interview takes place.

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6 October 2021 at the gallery

Applying for a position at Turner Contemporary
If you wish to apply for a vacancy, please download our application form and full job description from the Turner Contemporary website. Please note that we do not accept applications by CV.

To support CEO in the role as PA providing administrative and organisational support to her.The post holder will assist the Senior Management Team with the day to day running of administrative tasks within the Charity and will also provide administrative support the SW office. 

Salary:

Grade B: Starting salary is £19,500 per annum pro rata. The band goes up to £21,000 per annum pro rata, however, this is dependent on annual performance reviews

Part time role:

25 – 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexible to be agreed with COO)

Job Purpose:

Do you have a flair for organising others?  Do you have a passion for administration?  Then we need your secretarial skills.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Executive Team PA to provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer, Director of Programmes and Director of Housing (the Executive Team).  This involves the production of correspondence and reports, proof reading and formatting documents, diary management, coordinating meetings and production of agendas and minutes.

You will also provide administrative support to the wider Senior Leadership Team, including organising travel and logistics, arranging meetings and taking minutes.  You will also work closely with the PA to the Chief Executive on key tasks such as organising the annual staff conference.

Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, meeting essential criteria and Enhanced DBS (dependent on role).

Closing date for applications is 1st October at 5:00pm

Please note – we may not be able to contact candidates who have not been shortlisted, if you do not hear from Oasis within six weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

Oasis Community Housing is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity no. 1107554.

PA to Chief Executive

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Chief Executive.

Position: PA to Chief Executive

Location: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel  

Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hours 

Salary: Circa 25-26k depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent 

About the role:

As Personal Assistant you will provide first class support to the Chief Executive and act as the primary point of contact for Trustees, the senior management team, colleagues and external organisations.

Other key duties will include:

• Communicate effectively with Trustees, staff and external agencies
• Organise the Chief Executive’s diary
• Organise travel and accommodation
• Deal with correspondence
• Organise, facilitate and gather information for board meetings
• Company secretarial duties to cover the completion of Annual Returns
• Work closely with the HR team for the effective smooth running of daily office administration

About you:

To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant you will need the following skills and experience:

• Secretarial/business administration or office qualification
• Proven experience within a senior administrative/secretarial role
• Previous experience of Board and committee procedures
• Experience of report writing and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally

Although not essential, an understanding of charitable organisations would also be highly beneficial for this role.

About the Organisation 

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. 

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Executive Assistant, PA to Board of Directors, PA to Group Directors etc.

We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and that we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership (MVAP) is a project led by Manchester Mind and involving Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester Refugee Support Network and Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. Our focus is advice and improving access to advice. It is also about recruiting and training volunteers from our own communities to support us and the wider sector to deliver advice. It is about collaboration, and this new National Lottery Community funded MVAP is focused on excellent quality training but also on developing our volunteers and creating a sense of community. To help us do this we are looking to recruit a:

Inclusion Support Administrator

The role will support the Training Development Worker in working with volunteers and supporting their development and access to the training. Our previous projects were successful in creating a strong sense of belonging and we want to make sure that we do not lose that. The Inclusion Support Administrator will work with volunteers to ensure the training and the project is accessible particularly through digital inclusion. This post will also support overall administration for the project.

Salary: £21,322 p.a. pro rata (£10,661 actual)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work collaboratively and share skills and knowledge.
• Being able to build relationships to create a sense of belonging.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of delivering training or one to one support.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

Applications must be received by 12noon, Tuesday 21st September 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a significant part in the strategic management and leadership of one of the most successful and well-known schools in the country. Tiffin School is a selective state secondary school with an excellent financial track record.  We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and talented financial leader to play a key role in delivering an outstanding finance and business function to our academy.

The postholder will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team which meets regularly to set the strategic direction of the Academy Trust and plan, organise, monitor and evaluate its work. The postholder will also be the company secretary to the Academy Trust.

The successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who can lead by example and inspire others. You will:

• Be an experienced financial leader with established proven track record of financial management, risk management and financial operational leadership.

• Have excellent and successful leadership and management skills, and be used to working

with a number of diverse teams.

Some educational and or Charity background may be an advantage but we would welcome applicants from other sectors.

Tiffin School has a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and support staff.  The location is close to Kingston town centre, with excellent public transport links to Central London.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking /childcare vouchers/enhanced maternity benefits/and Local Government Pension Scheme.  For a good feel of the School, please look at the Head’s Newsletters on the website. 

Please see our website for the Recruitment Brochure, including the Person Specification, Job Description and application form.  Only fully completed application forms sent to our vacanies email and received by the stated deadline for applications will be accepted as valid applications.

Safeguarding of Children

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)

Tiffin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).  This particular post is also subject to a section 128 management check.

Equal Opportunities

Tiffin School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection procedure.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading charity that facilitates communities to collaborate and come together to create lasting and impactful social change to appoint their EA, Governance and Project Support Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to support their Executive Director and the Board of Trustees while also contributing to wider organisational project focused work. The post is offered as a 12 months FTC as it is a maternity cover.

The Executive Assistant, Governance and Project Support Manager will operate in a broad capacity, effectively providing high quality administrative support to the Director, with tasks including diary management, scheduling and coordinating meetings, preparing documents where appropriate and monitoring both incoming communications and correspondence. The post holder will be motivated by the opportunity to immerse themselves in wider organisational projects while also co-ordinate the process of elections to the Board of Trustees and to co-ordinate the induction of new Trustees including values, code of conduct, declarations and duties of trustees. The successful candidate will be involved in governance matters and will also maintain Companies House and Charity Commission Compliance for the organisation.

We are seeking an individual motivated to work at an exciting and values-driven organisation. The successful candidate will have some previous experience of providing administrative and diary assistance to Executive level and to Trustee Boards including taking and writing minutes, developing reports and presentations. You will be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. It is crucial this person has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, written communication skills and will be comfortable at responding and reacting to correspondence on an ad-hoc basis. We are seeking self-starters who are naturally proactive, self-motivated and who enjoy being kept busy.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.

Sanctuary Hosting is a small charity that supports homeless people who are refugees, asylum seekers or vulnerable migrants by placing them in a rent-free spare room for an agreed period of time. We are experiencing an increase in enquiries about hosting as a result of the crisis in Afghanistan. This is an opportunity to lead the organisation as we respond to new challenges.

The Director is responsible to the board of trustees for the management of the charity. They manage a small staff team to ensure the safe and effective recruitment, training, support and supervision of all hosts and volunteers. They oversee the guest referral process and all hosting placements. They work with the board to raise funds and ensure that the work is carried out to meet the requirements of funders and within budget. They take the lead in publicity and communications and external partnership working.

You will need experience of delivering high quality, confidential, user-centred services for vulnerable people. You will also need a good understanding of and empathy for the situation of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. An awareness of boundaries and willingness to engage in regular supervision to promote self care are essential.

You will need to be able to work flexibly, undertaking out of hours and weekend work as required, and to travel extensively across the Thames Valley area.

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 22  September 2021. Interviews week of 4  October 2021

We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. As part of its recruitment and selection procedures Sanctuary Hosting conducts DBS checks of all staff and volunteers.

Executive PA to CEO
Reference: AUG20218038
Location: Flexible
Salary: £27,574.00 - £30,590.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

The post is full-time (37½ hrs per week) and can be based at home – where a suitable home-working environment is in place – or from any RSPB office, located at different locations across the UK. The role may require occasional travel to an RSPB office or to a particular reserve.

Do you have the skills and experience to organise and support a busy CEO at the helm of the UK’s largest nature conservation charity?

We are looking to recruit an Executive PA to support our extremely busy CEO. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational skills, be a self-starter who has the vision to identify and resolve administrative business problems and has the ability to engage diplomatically and positively. In addition, they will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of working contacts and key stakeholders, whether face-to-face or via email/telephone/video.

About the Role

The PA to the Chief Executive is an important role within the organisation, directly supporting the Chief Executive to develop and lead the delivery of the RSPB’s strategy, in accordance with its Royal Charter & Statutes. The role indirectly supports the wider Executive Board of Directors in the day-to-day management of the organisation, while being a first-line responder and co-ordinator for internal and external communications at a corporate level.

There is no line management responsibility, but the post carries an important leadership function working with the five PAs to the Executive Directors and the Council Co-ordinator, who assists the RSPB’s Trustees, in ensuring the Executive Board are linked across the organisation and that governance and decision-making processes are all effectively supported.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage and maintain her diary and emails, ensure she has everything she needs for her meetings (this could include arranging briefing documents/meetings and setting up extensive and complicated travel itineraries);
• To co-ordinate and respond to correspondence on her behalf; often liaising with representatives of our Patron, RSPB Trustees/Vice-Presidents, Ministers of Parliament, Government departments and agencies, key partners, major donors, other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and contact with members and supporters;
• You will also be responsible for co-ordinating, attending and taking minutes of the monthly Executive Board meetings and ensuring that strong links are maintained between the executive leadership team and the various governance structures of the charity;
• As her Executive PA you are the principal link between her and the rest of the organisation and as such you may need to represent her views in various fora and decisions.

What we need from you

Essentials

• You will need to have had a minimum education to ‘A’ level standard, with 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at Grade C or above, including Maths and English;
• Previous working experience supporting at director level or above;
• Experience working with budgets/financial reporting;
• Experience of line managing or leading others;
• An outline understanding of the main political institutions and administrations at national, UK and European level, relevant to the RSPB;
• An understanding of charity external operating environment;
• Experience of working with Office365 and the Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent);
• An understanding of the RSPB’s diverse areas of work.

Desirable

• Previous experience working to support a Director or CEO in a large NGO;
• Business management qualification;
• Familiarity with project management approaches;
• Experience of line managing administrative staff and/or volunteers;
• Knowledge of current conservation issues and priorities.

Closing date: 23:59, 22 September 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

No agencies please.

TPP are pleased to be working with a Membership organisation to recruit a Office Manager and PA to chief Executive on a 12 month contract.

This role would suit an enthusiastic person who enjoys being part of a small but fast-paced, delivery-oriented team.

This role will be based from home they can offer hybrid working if you wish to have the option to work from the office.

You will provide personal administrative support to the Chief Executive , you will organise and manage office systems, provide administrative support across the team. You will have responsibility for organisational financial processes, Co-ordinating cross organisational project management, including; capacity planning, milestones and convening project initiation meetings.

Some of your duties will involve organising and maintain the Chief Exec's diary and make appointments, Arrange travel and accommodation as necessary, and handle expense claims, Act as first point of contact, managing incoming email and post, screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate, Take notes at meetings and prepare minutes, Maintain HR records (including absence and annual level) and coordinate new starter procedures and Manage office systems, including stationery and supplies orders, and electronic and paper filing systems. Processing of expenditure: processing supplier invoices and staff expenses; managing and reconciling petty cash. Supporting teams to meet and co-ordinate project set-ups

If you are an experience PA / office manager and would like to be part of a great team/working culture please get in touch now for a more detailed Job description.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Position Objectives:

• To assist the international membership services manager in providing a high level of care to PETA’s supporters
• To coordinate responses to correspondence from supporters in Dutch and English, including phone calls, e-mails, and letters
• To provide PETA Netherlands with general administrative support

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Reports To:

International Membership Services Manager

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Location:

PETA Office, King’s Cross, London.

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Term of Employment:

Part-time – 20 hours per week (days/hours to be arranged) ​

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that all supporter e-mails are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner that reflects the organisation’s positions and values and that outgoing correspondence contains up-to-date information
• Assist with handling incoming supporter phone calls by providing the PETA Netherlands membership coordinator with cover
• Translate correspondence from English to Dutch and from Dutch to English
• Verify donor details and input the data into the membership database, including demographic, membership and personal information
• Maintain a stock of PETA literature and fulfil supporter requests for leaflets, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
• Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with the PETA Foundation’s Finance Department in the US
• Liaise with external agencies as necessary – and as directed by the international membership services manager – in order to resolve any supporter issues
• Open, sort, and distribute PETA Netherlands’ incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding and forwarding mail to other agencies as appropriate
• Collect and send signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
• Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA Netherlands
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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  Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA’s current campaigns
• Proficiency with computers
• Good proofreading skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation